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6 x Conterno Fantino Releases
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Why you should collect 2019 Barolo:
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"...positively striking. So impressive. What a wonderfully precise, sophisticated, nuanced wine this is. Time in the glass releases layers of fruit that build into the huge, substantial finish. What a wine!"
-Antonio Galloni, 96-97 Points
- Lowest prices in the state
- Only 150 cases imported
- 12 bottles of each available
- 96-97 points across the board
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What is "Modernist" Barolo?
They are masters the modern winemaking style: shorter maceration and aged in BOTH traditional large casks (shown in the photo up above) and then transferred to smaller 100% new French oak barriques.
Their Barolos are powerful, charismatic and have exquisite refinement to remain always balanced and impeccable.
For fans of: La Spinetta, Sandrone, Voerzio, Ratti, E. Pira e Figli-Chiara Boschis
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Hello Friends,
We're pleased to offer our allocation of the greatest modernist Barolo: Conterno Fantino's 2019 releases.
Conterno Fantino, one of the most enduring and respected winery in the Langhe, was born in the early 80s but is now well on their way to official "cult" status... without the usual price-tags that's associated!
We list all the other superb wines we have in stock from this elite producer — not much left!
Ciao!
—James Tran
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Conterno Fantino's Stunning Value Barbera & Nebbiolo |
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2021 Conterno Fantino
"Ginestrino" Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
92 Points - Vinous:
The 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino is a blend of young vine fruit from the estate's four core holdings, plus Munie and a touch from Ornati, which is just outside the Barolo appellation. Medium in body and gracious, the Langhe Nebbiolo is just gorgeous. Bright acids perk up a core of red Nebbiolo fruit, crushed rose petal, mint and orange zest. (Drink between 2022-2031)
92 Points - Robert Parker's WA:
"The organic Conterno Fantino 2021 Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino has a spicy note of white pepper along with cassis and blue flower. This is an easy expression of Nebbiolo that succeeds both in terms of balance and varietal intensity. There is a hint of sweet cinnamon on the close."
90 Points - James Suckling:
Ripe, red-fruited character with spiced citrus peel, cinnamon and dried flowers. Medium-bodied, dry and chalky with a vivid and fluid red berry palate. Flavorful finish.
- 24 bottles left
- 14.5% ABV
Elsewhere: $37.99
Our Sale: $33.97
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2022 Conterno Fantino
"Vignota" Barolo DOCG
93 Points - Robert Parker's WA (2021 v.):
The Conterno Fantino 2021 Barbera d'Alba Vignota (a certified organic wine) shows a lot of pulp, richness and texture that is woven with generous blackberry and dark fruit flavors. This wine offers a lot of natural intensity thanks to warm growing conditions and marl and limestone soils.
92 Points - James Suckling (2021 v.):
Attractive dried strawberries and dark cherries with crushed walnuts, dark spices and cocoa. Hints of forest floor, too. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins and mellow texture. Refined, even and silky at the end. Try after 2026.
91 Points - Wine Spectator (2021 v.):
Lush and expressive, this red exhibits plum, black cherry, sweet spice and toasty oak aromas and flavors. Nicely integrated and supple in texture, with a warm, spicy lingering aftertaste.
- 24 bottles left
- 14.5% ABV
Elsewhere: $34.99
Our Sale: $29.97
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Their Two Barolo CLASSICS:
Vigna del Gris and Sorì Ginestra - 100% new oak
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2019 Conterno Fantino
"Sori Ginestra" Barolo DOCG
97 Points - Robert Parker's WA:
“The 2019 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra has an almost botanical feel with lots of wildflowers, iris and garden herb that are layered into dark fruit, spice and rusty metal. The wine does not shy back in term of complexity, and there are many more adjectives that could be applied to the bouquet. In terms of mouthfeel, this elegant Barolo is quite smooth, with enough tannins and acidity to guarantee a long aging trajectory." – Monica Larner (Aug 2023)
96 Points - Vinous:
“The 2019 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sori Ginestra is one of the most elegant wines I ha ve ever tasted from Conterno-Fantino and the Ginestra cru. Ample and broad, with huge intensity, the Sori Ginestra is stunning. All the Ginestra signatures come through in the glass. The 2019 is deep and vibrant, yet also wonderfully fresh. There is a creaminess in the 2019 that is impossible to miss. This is so impressive.” - AG (1/23)
96 Points - James Suckling:
“Notes of cherries, bergamot, lilac and pine nuts with hints of bark and licorice. Full and wide with compact but ultra-fine tannins that are evenly distributed across the palate. Very long and deep. Refined and opulent. Well-crafted. Try after 2027.” (Jun 2023)
95 Points - Wine Spectator:
“This red exudes ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, floral and wild herb flavors wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak. Vibrant and intense, with superb balance and a long, fruit- and underbrush-filled aftertaste. Best from 2027 through 2047. 600 cases made, 180 cases imported.” – BS (Nov 2023)
- 24 bottles left
- 14.5% ABV
Flatiron: $114.99
Our Sale:
$109.97 (1-5)
$104.97 (6-11)
$99.97 (12+)
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2019 Conterno Fantino
"Vigna del Gris" Barolo DOCG
96 Points - James Suckling:
“Notes of red berries, crushed herbs and orange blossom with hints of lilac and wet stones. Medium- to full-bodied. Meaty and mouth-filling with polished tannins that are a little chewy at the end. Refined and sleek. Hints of bitter spices in the finish. Try after 2026.” (6/23)
95+ Points - Robert Parker's WA:
“Quite robust and powerful on first nose, the 2019 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris needs more time in bottle to flesh out and move past this current youthful phase. This wine is definitely poised to give more to those who wait. It opens to a dark garnet hue and ripe aromas of cherry skin, plum, rose and orange peel. Within the span of a few minutes, it starts to show additional spice and nutmeg.” – ML (8/23)
95 Points - Wine Spectator:
“Offers attractive notes of cherry and raspberry, plus iron, tar and underbrush flavors wrapped in an embrace of toasty oak. Overall, this red is balanced and the fruit should emerge as all the elements integrate over the next decade or so. Long, resonant finish. Best from 2027 through 2045. 600 cases made, 180 cases imported.” – BS (11/23)
94 Points - Vinous:
“The 2019 Barolo Ginestra Vigna del Gris is another terrific wine from Conterno-Fantino. Crushed flowers, cedar, pipe tobacco, mint, dried flowers and worn-in leather give the 2019 striking aromatic presence. Here, too, Fabio Conterno has done a terrific job in taming the Monforte tannins. The Gris never has the completeness of the other crus, but in 2019 it is positively striking. I would drink this ahead of the other 2019s.” -AG (1/23)
- 24 bottles left
- 14.5% ABV
Flatiron: $99.99
Our Sale:
$94.97 (1-5)
$89.97 (6-11)
$84.97 (12+)
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Their Two New Barolo Crus:
Castelletto Vigna Pressenda and Mosconi Vigna Ped
1 year in cask and 1 year in larger format oak
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2019 Conterno Fantino
"Castelletto Vigna Pressenda" Barolo DOCG
96 Points - Vinous:
“The 2019 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda is gorgeous. Delicate and perfumed in the glass, the 2019 offers up a beguiling mélange of dark red cherry, rose petal, mint, cedar, blood orange, spice and crushed autumn leaves. In 2019, the Monforte tannins are especially refined, something that is very rarely the case here at this stage. What a wonderfully precise, sophisticated, nuanced wine this is. Impressive.” - Antonio Galloni (Jan 2023)
95 Points - Robert Parker's WA:
“The Conterno Fantino 2019 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda is medium dark and more concentrated compared to many of its peers. This wine shows a solid bouquet with fixed aromas of wild cherry, long-stemmed rose and candied orange. With time, even more floral aromas are coaxed forward from the bouquet. Beyond those are oak-driven notes of allspice and cinnamon. The tannins are polished, and the wine offers quite a bit of fruit texture. Production is 6,600 bottles.” – ML (8/23)
95 Points - James Suckling:
“Fresh and vibrant with red berry, blood orange, crushed hazelnut, hibiscus and spice aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, tense and linear with a backbone of firm, finely grained tannins and steady minerality. Needs some time. Try after 2027.” (6/23)
94 Points - Wine Spectator:
“Presents cherry, raspberry, sun-kissed hay, mineral and spice aromas and flavors that curl around an acidic spine and tannins. This has all the right components, matched to a slim, taut frame, with fine length. Best from 2026 through 2043. 600 cases made, 180 cases imported.” – BS (11/23)
- 24 bottles left
- 14.5% ABV
Wine.com: $99.99
Our Sale:
$94.97 (1-5)
$89.97 (6+)
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2019 Conterno Fantino
"Mosconi Vigna Ped" Barolo DOCG
97 Points - Vinous:
“The 2019 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped shows all the depth that is typical of this site. A rush of dark red fruit, smoke, tar, gravel, incense and crushed rose petals builds as the 2019 shows off its remarkable depth and textural intensity. There’s real character and pedigree here. Time in the glass releases layers of fruit that build into the huge, substantial finish. What a wine!” -AG (1/23)
96 Points - Wine Spectator:
“Packs a core of cherry and berry fruit shaded by leather, eucalyptus and warm spices. Rich and dense, with youthful reticence. Balanced, with a long finish that flexes the tannins now. Shows great potential, thanks to its ripe fruit, complexity and harmony. Best from 2027 through 2047. 600 cases made, 180 cases imported.” –BS (11/23)
95 Points - Robert Parker's WA:
“The Conterno Fantino 2019 Barolo Mosconi Vigna Ped (with 6,250 bottles made) is perhaps more floral, with plenty of rose, and fruity, with lots of cherry, compared to the other new releases in this portfolio. This Barolo is very lively and bright thanks to the lifted quality of its primary fruit. The style is a little more immediate, but this wine delivers lots of satisfying Nebbiolo typicity nonetheless. The tannins show an elegant, dusty side.” – ML (8/23)
95 Points - James Suckling:
Attractive dried strawberries and dark cherries with crushed walnuts, dark spices and cocoa. Hints of forest floor, too. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins and mellow texture. Refined, even and silky at the end. Try after 2026.
- 24 bottles left
- 14.5% ABV
Wine.com: $99.99
Our Sale:
$109.97 (1-5)
$104.97 (6-11)
$99.97 (12+)
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Ways to reach us:
Text → 650-880-3553
Phone → 650-917-8080
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